level: level 3
Questions and Answers List
level questions: level 3
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What happens during an Osteopathic Manual Therapy (OMT) Session? | 1 Intake 2 Assessment & Treatment 3 Post-treatment |
| American Osteophathic Association (AOA) what happens in this session? | 1 An Osteophath will first of all fully assess a patient's health. 2 This session will last approximately 45 minutes. |
| PHYSICAL EXAMINATION (Osteopathy) | 1 Patient's who may need to remove some clothing to carry out the diagnosis. 2 The patient will be asked to demonstrate simple stretches and movements. 3 The doctor will also assess the health of the joints, ligament, and tissues, using a highly trained technique of touch known as Palpitation. |
| RISKS OSTEOPATHY | After treatment, it is common for patients to feel stiff, for 24 to 48 hours. Old patients may experience severe pain, rib fracture in patients with Osteoporosis. |